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PRESS RELEASE: Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org Liz Shuler for AFL-CIO President Transport Workers of America, AFL-CIO (TWU) International President John Samuelsen released the following statement: “Last week, AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka passed away unexpectedly. Even as we continue to mourn his sudden death, the federation’s constitution mandates the swift election of…

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Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

August 5, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Travis Reuther, treuther@twu.org Statement: The TWU Mourns the Loss of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka  Following the news of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka’s passing, this statement should be attributed to Transport Workers Union President John Samuelsen: “The thoughts of TWU members today are with the family and loved ones…

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An Open Letter to Passengers Flying Spirit Airlines

The Transport Workers Union of America is the recognized bargaining agent for the Spirit Airlines Guest Service Agents based at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL). We are writing you to openly express our frustration over – what seems like – continual operational meltdowns at Spirit. While management searches for every possible excuse as to why…

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PRESS RELEASE: TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2021 Contact: Denise Romano, dromano@twu.org TWU to FAA: Airline Staffing Levels Are Dangerously Low WASHINGTON, DC – The Transportation Workers of America (TWU) sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Steve Dickinson calling to his attention the dangerously low staffing levels at most U.S. airlines. “Overworked, fatigued workers are…

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